The National Endowment for the Arts has supported jazz artists and organizations since 1969. The six 2009 NEA Jazz Masters are: George Benson (vocalist and solo instrumentalist, guitar), James “Jimmy” Cobb (rhythm instrumentalist, drums), Lee Konitz (solo instrumentalist, saxophone), Toots Thielemans (solo instrumentalist, harmonica and guitar), and Snooky Young (solo instrumentalist, trumpet). Recording engineer Rudy [...]